Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe

It’s been pretty chilly in Southern California lately. We’ve been waking up to 45-degree mornings, and I’ve even had to turn the heater on a few times (gasp!) Hot liquids are my jam this time of year; the holiday season is perfect for experimenting with homemade hot cocoa mix recipes, especially with family and friends around to enjoy the end result.

For the hot chocolate:

Directions

Add dry ingredients to a food processor* and blend until the mixture is combined. Warm the milk and add 3 tablespoons of hot cocoa mix to 8 ounces of warm milk. Whisk and pour into a mug, topping with marshmallows (optional). Store dry hot cocoa mix for up to two months in an airtight container.

*If a food processor is not available, Smitten Kitchen recommends chopping/grating the bittersweet chocolate until it’s as fine as possible, and stirring it into the rest of the ingredients.

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